Family planning: Applying for a home loan with a baby on the way
A new baby completely changes your life. Are you also prepared for how a new baby might affect your chances of buying a home? Here are some things to consider…
Buying a home is probably one of life’s most important milestones, so getting the right home loan tailored to your specific needs and circumstances is essential.
When it comes to home loans, there are many factors to consider besides interest rates. Choosing the right home loan could not only provide flexibility as your financial situation changes…
Three questions to ask before you refinance
With interest rates at record lows and competitive deals on offer, switching to a new loan or lender may be an appealing prospect, with the potential to make significant savings….
Getting it together: what to know before you consolidate
Managing multiple loans can be difficult – and stressful. One way to simplify your financial situation and save yourself time, effort and (hopefully) money is to centralise your debt. But…
Concerned about servicing your loans?
As Australians everywhere take a close look at their financial circumstances, mortgage brokers stand ready to lend a helping hand. Whether experiencing financial hardship through job loss, a reduction in…
Young Aussies set their sights on homeownership in 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated younger Australians’ desire to own their own home, despite affordability remaining a significant concern, new research has revealed. Survey data released has shown that COVID-19…
The best of both worlds: mixed-use property investment
Mixed-use properties offer a way to invest in both the residential and commercial property markets. While commercial loans often have higher interest rates than a home loan, the current low-rate…
As low as it could go: is now the moment to fix your mortgage rate?
Australia’s cash rate is now the lowest it has been in 23 years, a reaction initially to stunted economic growth and now to the impact of COVID-19 on the local…
Building not buying: do you need a mortgage or a construction loan?
Building a new home that looks and feels just right – or making big changes to the place you live – is a goal for many. But it can be…
